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Swahili

sabuni

sah-BOO-nee

How to say it

Swahilisabunisah-BOO-neesoon
Englishsoapsoon
Frenchsavonsoon

Meaning

a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, soap.

Good to know

Soap — a handy word at the market.

Examples

  • Nataka sabuni, tafadhali.I want soap, please.
  • Nimenunua sabuni mpya dukani.I bought new soap at the shop.
  • Je, una sabuni ya kuosha nguo?Do you have soap for washing clothes?
  • Hatuna sabuni nyumbani.We don't have soap at home.

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